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2020 Geographic Risk Report: VASP KYC by Jurisdiction

Read here: https://ciphertrace.com/2020-geo-risk-report-on-vasp-kyc

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Silent witnesses: what do three corpses have to do with a corruption case?

Read here: https://www.ft.com/content/7dc13ec9-721c-41a7-8423-daeb9a743e9a

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Gardaí seize €4 million in cash from organised crime group

Read here: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda-raids-in-kerry-and-laois-net-4m-in-cash-1.4369453

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Google removes 17 Android apps caught engaging in WAP billing fraud

Read here: https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-removes-17-android-apps-doing-wap-billing-fraud-from-the-play-store/

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The Evidence: Classified files shed light on JP Morgan role in ‘corrupt’ oil deal payout

Read here: https://www.financeuncovered.org/uncategorized/jp-morgan-opl245-dan-etete-suspicious-activity-reports-nca-fiu-fincen-nigeria/

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Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell’s Op-Ed In Law360: We Must Hold Banks Accountable To Stop Money Laundering

Read here: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202009291

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GLEIF Defines New Framework to Simplify, Accelerate LEI Issuance

Read here: https://www.regulationasia.com/gleif-defines-new-framework-to-simplify-accelerate-lei-issuance/

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Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato acquitted in Spain bank trial

Read here: https://www.dw.com/en/former-imf-chief-rodrigo-rato-acquitted-in-spain-bank-trial/a-55091702

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SEC Charges HP Inc. With Disclosure Violations and Control Failures

Read here: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-241

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From smuggled coal to art: How North Korea dodges sanctions to build up nuclear arsenal

Read here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/world/from-smuggled-coal-to-art-how-north-korea-dodges-sanctions-to-build-up-nuclear-arsenal-88plh0k8k

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EU fraud, corruption and money laundering – the EU Public Prosecutor’s Office takes shape

Read here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives-events/publications/2020/09/eu-fraud-corruption-and-money-laundering-the-eu-public-prosecutors-office-takes-shape

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Bank of Lithuania calls for a uniform EU-level approach to fight money laundering

Read here: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/84297/bank-of-lithuania-calls-for-a-uniform-eu-level-approach-to-fight-money-laundering

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HKMA to Enhance AML/CFT Supervision Through Data & Tech

Read here: https://www.regulationasia.com/hkma-to-enhance-aml-cft-supervision-through-data-tech/

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‘I can’t explain how it occurred’: Crown boss admits failures over China arrests

Read here: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/i-can-t-explain-how-it-occurred-crown-boss-admits-failures-over-china-arrests-20201001-p560yq.html

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British Virgin Islands commits to public register of beneficial owners

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/01/british-virgin-islands-commits-public-register-beneficial-owners-tax-haven

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Liverpool property developers held in fraud and money laundering probe

Read here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-property-developers-held-fraud-19021283

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Offshore Internet Sports Betting Company Agrees to Forfeit Over $46.8 Million in Proceeds to Resolve Criminal Investigation

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/offshore-internet-sports-betting-company-agrees-forfeit-over-468-million-proceeds

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KuCoin hack unpacked: More crypto possibly stolen than first feared

Read here: https://cointelegraph.com/news/kucoin-hack-unpacked-more-crypto-possibly-stolen-than-first-feared

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Police dismantle massive illegal gaming operation and spa in mansion north of Toronto

Read here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/markham-illegal-casino-gambling-mansion-1.5744627

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Jersey (Channel Islands): First National Risk Assessment published

Read here: https://www.jerseyfsc.org/news-and-events/the-first-national-risk-assessment-nra-has-been-published/

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LinkedIn hacker Nikulin sentenced to 7 years in prison after years of legal battles

Read here: https://www.cyberscoop.com/nikulin-sentence-russian-cybercrime-linkedin-hacker/

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Congress weighs crypto payments and fintech lending in hearing

Read here: https://cointelegraph.com/news/congress-weighs-crypto-payments-and-fintech-lending-in-hearing-today/amp

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FinCEN Requests Comments on Due Diligence Programs for Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Financial Institutions and for Private Banking Accounts

Read here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/29/2020-21441/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-renewal-comment-request-renewal-without-change-of

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National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown results in charges against 345 defendants responsible for more than $6 billion in alleged fraud losses

Read here: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2020/09/30/national-health-care-fraud-and-opioid-takedown-results-charges-against

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MAS orders Wirecard to cease credit card and other payment services in Singapore

Read here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/mas-orders-wirecard-to-cease-payment-services-in-singapore

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The European Union, UNODC, and UNICRI jointly launch project to prevent and combat corruption and money laundering in Libya

Read here: http://www.unicri.it/index.php/News/Libya-capacity-corruption-moneylaundering

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EU cyber sanctions: Moving beyond words

Read here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2020/652092/EPRS_ATA(2020)652092_EN.pdf

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French arrest 29 in cryptocurrency scheme to finance jihadis

Read here: https://apnews.com/article/arrests-terrorism-archive-france-701371a367d1ae26ff057d6e3d082458

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Dutch shipbuilder IHC ‘under investigation’ in Brazil over bribery claim

Read here: https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/09/dutch-shipbuilder-ihc-under-investigation-in-brazil-over-bribery-claim/

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12 Arrested For Smuggling Migrants In Small Boats Across The English Channel

Read here: https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/12-arrested-for-smuggling-migrants-in-small-boats-across-english-channel

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Brazil Goes After Gang Finances But With Little Guarantee of Success

Read here: https://www.insightcrime.org/news/analysis/brazil-gang-finances-pcc/

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Chinese National Sentenced for Laundering Millions for Mexican Drug Cartels

Read here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/chinese-national-sentenced-laundering-millions-mexican-drug-cartels

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SEC Seeks Trial of Swedish National Over Alleged Fraud That Took $3.5M in Crypto

Read here: https://www.coindesk.com/sec-seeks-trial-of-swedish-national-over-alleged-fraud-that-took-3-5m-in-crypto

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Costa Rica Passes Law to Destroy Illegal Runways on Private Property

Read here: https://www.insightcrime.org/news/brief/costa-rica-runways-private-property/

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Mexico says drug cartels prey on mining companies

Read here: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-organized-crime-crime-archive-drug-cartels-123e7d3f3ac1ab2efe137c56997bfcfe

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Nearly 300 fugitives wanted for crimes across Europe arrested in lockdown

Read here: https://news.sky.com/story/nearly-300-fugitives-wanted-for-crimes-across-europe-arrested-in-lockdown-12085359

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FinCEN Director Discusses COVID-19 Fraud Schemes, Suspicious Activity Reports

Read here: https://www.moneylaundering.com/news/fincen-director-discusses-covid-19-fraud-schemes-suspicious-activity-reports/

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UNSC Committee North Korea mid-term panel report

Read here: https://www.europeansanctions.com/2020/09/unsc-committee-north-korea-mid-term-panel-report/

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Drug dealing crime group taken out in dawn raids

Read here: https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/drug-dealing-crime-group-taken-out-in-dawn-raids

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Record number of students targeted by scammers to become ‘money mules’

Read here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/student-money/record-number-students-targeted-scammers-become-money-mules/

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